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VACCINATIONS 3/23/21
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Isn’t it great to see and hear how many of our countrymen and fellow Mainers have had at least one of their COVID-19 vaccinations? But we know that there are still many who are eager to get theirs and find the process frustrating. Here is the latest information we could find; we’ll keep it updated, so keep watching.
Eligibility
Maine has just opened eligibility to all residents over 50.
Making an appointment
Scheduling an appointment for a COVID vaccine seems to be a hit or miss but if you keep trying and share information with friends and family, you will likely be able to get a vaccine before long. Vaccine availability fluctuates and may be hard to predict. If you are having trouble, check with your primary care physician's office, and they may be able to help.
The Maine CDC has launched a dedicated hot line to call for help.. The number for the Community Vaccine Line is 1-888-445-4111. It is for anyone who is having trouble signing up for an appointment to get a coronavirus vaccine.
MaineHealth COVID Vaccine Assistant (Westbrook, Scarborough, Sanford, Boothbay Harbor, Rockport, Belfast, Norway, Farmington, Brunswick, North Conway, New Hampshire).
877-780-7545, https://vaccine.mainehealth.org/
Central Maine Healthcare (Rumford, Lewiston, Bridgton, Topsham). 207-520-2917, https://www.cmhc.org/get-covid-vaccine/
Northernlight (Appointments open up at 2:00 on Mondays. A variety of large sites from Presque Isle to South Portland). 207-204-8551, covid.northernlighthealth.org
St. Mary’s Hospital. 207-755-3100
https://www.stmarysmaine.com/patient-and-visitor-information/covid-vaccine
Walgreens (Bethel and elsewhere in Maine. Create an account on-line before you call.) 1-800-925-4733, walgreens.com/schedulevaccine
Walmart (Write in your location to find out if there is an appointment available within 50 miles.)
https://www.walmart.com/cp/pharmacy/5431
Hannaford (locations throughout Maine. Write in your location to find out if there is an appointment available within 50 miles.)
https://www.hannaford.com/pharmacy/covid-19-vaccine
Bethel Family Health Center (If you are a patient with the BFHC, call periodically to find out about available appointments.) 207-824-2193
Need Transportation?
Maine DHHS Offers Free Transportation to Residents Who Need Rides to COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
This service is for Maine residents who do not have access to reliable transportation to get to their vaccination appointment.
MaineCare members call: 1-855-608-5180
All other Maine residents call: 1-855-608-5172
Individuals must have a vaccination appointment before requesting a ride. Rides will be provided to and from the appointment. These may be shared rides so DHHS can provide transportation to as many people as possible, and face masks will be required.
DHHS can provide transportation for appointments that are scheduled Monday through Saturday from 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. At least 48 hours before the vaccine appointment, individuals should call the numbers above and should have the following information ready:
After your shot:
AND THEN THERE'S THE ISSUE OF MENTAL HEALTH
No matter how you look at it, this has been a tough year for all of us. You may call AFCI (207-824-4444) and ask to have someone call you just to chat. If you would benefit from professional help, you may call:
Eligibility
Maine has just opened eligibility to all residents over 50.
Making an appointment
Scheduling an appointment for a COVID vaccine seems to be a hit or miss but if you keep trying and share information with friends and family, you will likely be able to get a vaccine before long. Vaccine availability fluctuates and may be hard to predict. If you are having trouble, check with your primary care physician's office, and they may be able to help.
The Maine CDC has launched a dedicated hot line to call for help.. The number for the Community Vaccine Line is 1-888-445-4111. It is for anyone who is having trouble signing up for an appointment to get a coronavirus vaccine.
MaineHealth COVID Vaccine Assistant (Westbrook, Scarborough, Sanford, Boothbay Harbor, Rockport, Belfast, Norway, Farmington, Brunswick, North Conway, New Hampshire).
877-780-7545, https://vaccine.mainehealth.org/
Central Maine Healthcare (Rumford, Lewiston, Bridgton, Topsham). 207-520-2917, https://www.cmhc.org/get-covid-vaccine/
Northernlight (Appointments open up at 2:00 on Mondays. A variety of large sites from Presque Isle to South Portland). 207-204-8551, covid.northernlighthealth.org
St. Mary’s Hospital. 207-755-3100
https://www.stmarysmaine.com/patient-and-visitor-information/covid-vaccine
Walgreens (Bethel and elsewhere in Maine. Create an account on-line before you call.) 1-800-925-4733, walgreens.com/schedulevaccine
Walmart (Write in your location to find out if there is an appointment available within 50 miles.)
https://www.walmart.com/cp/pharmacy/5431
Hannaford (locations throughout Maine. Write in your location to find out if there is an appointment available within 50 miles.)
https://www.hannaford.com/pharmacy/covid-19-vaccine
Bethel Family Health Center (If you are a patient with the BFHC, call periodically to find out about available appointments.) 207-824-2193
Need Transportation?
Maine DHHS Offers Free Transportation to Residents Who Need Rides to COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
This service is for Maine residents who do not have access to reliable transportation to get to their vaccination appointment.
MaineCare members call: 1-855-608-5180
All other Maine residents call: 1-855-608-5172
Individuals must have a vaccination appointment before requesting a ride. Rides will be provided to and from the appointment. These may be shared rides so DHHS can provide transportation to as many people as possible, and face masks will be required.
DHHS can provide transportation for appointments that are scheduled Monday through Saturday from 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. At least 48 hours before the vaccine appointment, individuals should call the numbers above and should have the following information ready:
- Date and time of appointment
- Name, address, and phone number of the facility where they are receiving the vaccination
After your shot:
- The online sites above describe after-care.
- Walgreens has just published "New CDC Guidelines for Fully Vaccinated People," answering questions like "When are people considered fully vaccinated? (2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine or 2 weeks after the second dose in a 1-dose series.) Is it safe to gather indoors? (Fully vaccinated people can spend time together and with unvaccinated people from one other household if they're at low risk of severe COVID-19 illness.) Do I still need to wear a mask? (Fully vaccinated people should continue washing hands, social distancing and wearing a mask in public to prevent possible spread of COVID-19.) How can I keep my family safe until we get the vaccine?
- At your first visit, you will receive a small white card with your vaccination information on it – this is an important document! You will need it for your second appointment (if there is one). Keep it after that, too, as it may be important later. The U.S. does not have vaccination passports yet, but this certificate of vaccination may be important for some things.
AND THEN THERE'S THE ISSUE OF MENTAL HEALTH
No matter how you look at it, this has been a tough year for all of us. You may call AFCI (207-824-4444) and ask to have someone call you just to chat. If you would benefit from professional help, you may call:
- 211
- Strengthen Maine - 207-221-8198
- 24/7 Statewide Crisis Line 888-568-1112
